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Shia Rights Watch publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
July 2, 2023
Shia Rights Watch publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) released its monthly report detailing the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims worldwide for June 2023. The report highlights several terrorist attacks by extremist groups against Shia Muslims and the oppression and persecution they…
“Who is Hossein?” charity distributes food parcels to disadvantaged families in Pakistan
June 27, 2023
“Who is Hossein?” charity distributes food parcels to disadvantaged families in Pakistan
The UK-based ‘Who is Hossein?’ charity has launched a humanitarian campaign in the predominantly Shia town of Parachinar in Pakistan to reduce suffering of families in wake of the inflation and recent flash floods that his through the country. In…
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims
June 27, 2023
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims
The Hajj delegation of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has continued providing various religious and cultural services to the honorable pilgrims in Holy Mecca. The Shia Waves correspondent to Holy Mecca said that, “The Hajj…
Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live
June 27, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live
On the day of Arafah, Wednesday the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, June 28, all 6 televisions of Imam Hussein Media Group will broadcast live the ritual of Arafah Prayer from the holy city of Karbala. According to traditions, the day of…
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
June 27, 2023
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Over 2 million haj pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2023 pilgrimage season in Mecca and Medina. Despite the global economic conditions and higher prices for haj services, the number of pilgrims continues to rise. Saudi authorities reported that…
Health Department in Holy Karbala launches its emergency plan for Arafah Day, Eid al’Adha
June 27, 2023
Health Department in Holy Karbala launches its emergency plan for Arafah Day, Eid al’Adha
The Holy Karbala Health Department has revealed its emergency plan for the coming Arafah Day and Eid al-Adha, with thousands of pilgrims have already been arriving in the holy city. The assistant director of the department, Dr. Majid Abdul Azim…
Pakistani journalist: Shias in Pakistan are marginalized and subject to racial discrimination
June 26, 2023
Pakistani journalist: Shias in Pakistan are marginalized and subject to racial discrimination
The Pakistani journalist, Faizan Redha, said, today Monday, that Shia Muslims are subjected to systematic oppression as other minorities in Pakistan, calling on the government to support its religious minorities. In an article published on “The Nation” newspaper and was…
Misbah Al-Hussein launches water supply project in deprived areas of Afghanistan
June 25, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein launches water supply project in deprived areas of Afghanistan
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation held an inauguration ceremony for its project to supply water to deprived areas of Afghanistan. The project involved drilling and equipping a deep well, building a tank, supplying electricity and a transmission line to the water supply…
Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals
June 25, 2023
Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals
A Bahraini Shiite cleric, Sheikh Jamil Al-Baqari, was arrested by Saudi security agents during the Hajj rituals this year, television network reported. The report indicates that the cleric of the Bahraini caravan was arrested because he recited the prayer for…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine hands banner of Eid-ul-Ghadir to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
June 25, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine hands banner of Eid-ul-Ghadir to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
The head of the Public Relations Department at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Abdul Amir al-Mansouri, said today Sunday that the Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine received the banner of Eid-ul-Ghadir from the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in preparation for…